Archive
April 20, 2012
Happy 4-20! Here's Barack Obama And Mitt Romney On Marijuana
Hint: Neither want to legalize it.
Craft Wars: The Upcycling Champion
And the winner of the upcycling crafting battle is...
10 Barcode Portraits Of Celebrities
These barcodes are actually scannable and are linked to items related the subject they portray. (via mymodernmet.com).
The Best Undiscovered Netflix Movies For 4/20
A movie about, uh, leaves, and the late great Dick Clark in the kind of role you can't imagine him playing. Plus, topless zombies.
Ye Olde: You're Sayin' It Wrong
That word to the left says "THORN" you pervs. A quick linguistic lesson on why Olde English isn't as funky sounding as you thought.
10 Lessons Learned About Politics This Week
Just...don't interact with any dogs at all. Thank you, Twitter!
In 2008 Gaffe, Romney Repeatedly Called Osama Bin Laden "Barack Obama"
It was notable Romney gaffe from the 2008 campaign. In a speech to the Greenwood, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Romney repeatedly referred to 9/11 mastermind Osama Bin Laden as Barack Obama."
Charlie Crist Admires Obama
In this segment on NOW with Alex Wagner, former Florida Governor Charlie Crist called President Obama a "centrist" worth of "admiration." Crist, who was elected as a Republican but lost his party's primary in 2010, said he wasn't endorsing Obama — at least, not yet.
Here's Obama Staring Pensively Out Of Windows
Obama's photo op in the Rosa Parks bus inspired NYMag to comb the archives for more images of the president's favorite pose.
Mitt Romney Posed With An "Obama Osama" Sign
At a 2008 rally in South Carolina Romney posed and held up this sign linking the two likely Democratic nominees, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, to 9/11 mastermind Osama Bin Laden. Romney responded that his critics needed to "lighten up slightly. There are a lot of jokes out there. I'm not responsible for all the signs I see.”
The Incredible Hulk's Excellent Adventure
You wish your vacations to find yourself were this epic. Hulk #7.1 makes me want Bruce Banner's travel agent's phone number.
On 4/20, Gary Johnson Reflects
The Libertarian candidate weighs in on his recent polling and how "volunteer" Roger Stone doesn't like how he dresses.
Cat Disapproves Of Equine Tanning
Can horses get skin cancer? Look, it's your body Binky but that doesn't mean we have to approve.
Obama Plays Jay-Z And Eats Baked Beans At Parties
As told by Gabrielle Union on "Chelsea Lately" last night. Just another reason Obama is the hippest president ever.
Toronto News Has Dog Co-Anchor
You are not hallucinating at home, Toronto news viewers.
57 Fantastic Gifs To Stare At When You're High
Come on in, everybody: it's a 4/20 .gif party! WARNING: this page may slow down your computer while loading/give people who aren't under the influence a seizure.
The Coolest Mariano Rivera GIF You'll See All Day
I don't even mind the Getty watermark.
All About Indonesian Dog Meat
#ObamaDogRecipes was trending on Twitter this week after conservatives noted that the President wrote of eating dog meat as a child in Indonesia. Beyond the mere politics.
11 Animals That Declared "NOT TODAY"
Sometimes you just have to upset the natural order. Never underestimate the power of an underdog.
Dwight Howard Is Out For The Season
And just like that, the NBA's most entertaining soap opera has been canceled.
The Death Of The Double-Click
CLICKCLICK. Your kids probably won't recognize that sound.
Death Metal Drum Cat
Rock on, kitty. Rock on.
Bubble Watch: Regular Joes Can Invest In Startups Now
Remember the stock-trading mania of the late 90s, when everyone was a day trader? It's poised to happen again, but this time it's going to look more like Kickstarter than E-Trade. Dave Winer prophesies a doomsday.
Obama On The Rosa Parks Bus
Some more powerful propaganda from White House photographer Pete Souza.
Moms Are Obsessed With Texting Their Daughters
As women get older, they want to call and text their daughters more than their husbands.
At Height Of Finanicial Crisis, Obama Promised Fiscal Disclipine As President
It's an promise sure to be revived by the Republicans as the general election looms. Here's an example of Obama in 2008 Washington would have to prepare for tough times by returning to the "fiscal responsibility we had in the 1990s" by streamlining the budget.
In 2008 Debate, Obama Lampooned Romney For Failed Investment
In this clip from a 2008 debate between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, the Senator from Illinois jokes about one $35 million investment that had no return: His 2008 campaign. Romney's aides say he hasn't given his own money this time.
Romney Meets His Party
He speaks to the state chairmen in Arizona today. Zeke Miller reports from Scottsdale.
John Kerry Accuses Scott Brown Of Being A Yankees Fan
Two words: Manny Ortez.
Guess Her Muff 2.0: Girl #3265
Do you think you can guess how a babe keeps her muff based on how she dresses? Does your co-worker's carpet match the drapes? Is that geeky girl in your class secretly a sex kitten who shaves it bald? The answers might surprise you... This is GuessH…
Newt Gingrich's Poignant Last Hurrah In New York
Newt — plus embeds (!) and Secret Service — appears in New York City. Strikes a more conciliatory note than ever with Romney.
Sarah Palin Weighs In On Secret Service Scandal
The former Alaska Governor weighed in on the Colombian prostitute Secret Service scandal and the revelation the agent at the center of that scandal was assigned to her detail in 2008. The agent had posted on his Facebook wall that he "checked out" Palin during the 2008 campaign. Palin told Greta Van Susteren that hopefully his wife "sends him to the doghouse. As long as he's not eating the dog, along with his former boss." A reference to President Obama eating dog meat as child in Indonesia.
